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VOL. 2 . ISSUE 24 . NOVEMBER 26 . SHREVEPORT - BOSSIER CITY, LA . HELIOPOLIS.LA

HELIOPOLIS STAFF
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Karen E. Wissing
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BUSINESS MANAGER
Spencer Teekell
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MANAGING EDITOR
Susan Fontaine
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WEBMASTER/LOCAL EVENTS
Chris Lyon
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STAFF WRITERS
Jessica Coburn
Chris DeRosia
Candace D. Gahan
Eric Gardner
Jasmine Green
Casey Habich
Regan Horn
Garrett Johnson
Esther Kennedy
Chris Lyon
Crissy Malone
Landon Miller
Stephen Pederson
Jonathan Toups
Robert E. Trudeau
CONTRIBUTORS
Malvya Chintakindi
Reed Ebarb
Mike Sledge
Kathryn Usher
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Casey Habich
Robert E. Trudeau
Cover artwork by Danielle Miller. Color design by Casey Habich.
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VOL. 2 ISSUE 24 CONTENTS
XMAS AT DA SHOP | PG 3
COMMON INTERESTS | PG 3
WHAT THE IF, SHREVEPORT | PG 3
FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY | PG 4
TOUPS ON SOUPS | PG 4
IT’S HARD OUT THERE FOR A VEGAN | PG 5
IN BETWEEN FRAMES | PG 5
ARTISANAL ICE CREAM | PG 6
GIRLS WITH GLASSES | PG 7
THE BARSTOOL BARD | PG 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS | PG 8
**CORRECTION**
In Vol. 2 Issue 23’s article on the re-opening of the Noble Savage
Tavern, we mistakenly attributed previous ownership to “Chef”
Mark Colby, when it was in fact owned by Angela Godley.
Our sincerest apologies to our supportive readers.
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HOLIDAY TRADITION CONTINUES WITH HELIOPOLIS HOSTING “XMAS AT DA SHOP”
Garrett Johnson gjohnsonlsu@gmail.com
For amateur artists, college students, and newcomers to the SBC
arts community, outlets to present individual ideas can seem few
and far between. Galleries demand a portfolio or resume, and
events dictate a specific theme for artwork submitted. It has been
over a year since there has been an opportunity for artists and Artists
alike to display their work for one another. Keeping the ethos of
DIY and creating art for and by the creative community in Shreveport,
XMAS At Da Shop brings back this opportunity.
XMAS takes place at “The Shop,” an unassuming, private event
space with plenty of room for exhibitions and visual art pieces curated
by Chrissy Wise. Though Chrissy will take the helm in creating
a thematic and immersive atmosphere, other artists are invited to
add their works into the world she creates.
“I’m most excited about the fact that this event is still happening,”
said Wise. “We lost the venue, minicine? Swampland, but we didn’t
lose the community. Watching everyones super short films is the
most unique and fun part of the event for me. Its a wild crowd, an
open minded crowd. Shreveport artists attending a Shreveport artists-created
event. For roughly $5. Nothing holds a candle to that.”
Upstairs will feature a screening of short films, coffee and hot chocolate
from Kern Has Coffee, XMAS cookies, and music from local
musicians Engine and Soul Society Collective.
Whether you consider yourself an “Artist” or not, you are invited to
participate in this event by submitting a short film or visual art piece.
Films must fall within a 10 minute time limit and will be screened
at 7:30 p.m. to start off the evening. Visual artists are limited to
two pieces, and must submit their details in advance. Head over to
heliopolis.la/xmas/ to submit your work and learn more about the
details. The deadline for entries is December 6, so get on it!
XMAS At Da Shop
December 13 | 7 p.m.
The Shop | 2002 Southern Avenue
Garrett Johnson made Shreveport his home in 2010.
Aside from his career as Director of Resource Development
for The Philadelphia Center, Garrett is an avid
traveler, cyclist, tea aficionado, football fanatic, and
advocate of local restaurants and breweries.
WHAT THE IF, SHREVEPORT? MOBILITY
Stephen Pederson spederson0@gmail.com
Real talk: I freaking love Shreveport, and I’m committed to holding its hand through this
transition into the 21st century.
Previously, I have discussed ideas about what can and should be implemented to move
Shreveport into the modern era and quite literally catch it up to the rest of the world. This
gets conversations going, and certainly provides some value, if only to help me retain
the sliver of sanity I cling to so dearly. This time, I wish to share with you folk some (real)
updates and information.
Public Transit:
Recent developments from our local public transit authority, SporTran, have provided
great cause for excitement. I joined fellow staff writer Chris Lyon for an open house on
Nov. 17. We were welcomed to detailed maps, plans, and ideas about the future of our
bus system. There’s a new head of operations there, General Manager Dinero’ Washington,
who has been at the helm for about a year, and both Chris and I feel great about the
direction he is taking. An open, progressive input forum is underway, which should lead
to changes that provide for the benefit of the end user.
COMMON INTERESTS: USING
NAIVE EYES ON FAMILIAR CITY
Esther Kennedy esther@shrevearts.org
I suppose the word “Fall” makes sense insofar as it is an antonym
to “Spring.” In Australia, we say “Autumn.” Although it makes total
sense — same goes for koozie vs. stubby holder as the Aussie
word is, against type, altogether too many syllables — I rail against
changing my vocabulary, much as I struggle to not relinquish my
accent nor my sense of wonder at my new home, Shrimpdog a.k.a.
Shreveport.
I’ve now experienced some of the city’s most exciting calendar
items: the Red River Revel, Louisiana Film Prize, Aseana Festival,
artscare, Makers Fair, and the Highland Jazz and Blues Fest, to
name some highlights. I’ve got down and sweaty at Bear’s when
Rebirth Brass Band toured through, and helped set up the very first
SBC unfiltered event right under my office at Central ARTSTATION.
I welcomed ART the Dalmatian as his family pizza sized-paws were
planted and his otherworldly spots lit up for the first time. Just last
week, for Tatsuya Nakatani’s performance at Calanthean Canyon at
the western boundary of Shreveport Common, I stepped off Texas
Ave. and into a beautiful grotto filled with ethereal sounds and a
carousel of warm faces.
Wonder is something that one gains when one immerses one’s
senses in the new and foreign. Difficult to do when you’re in your
hometown. Difficult, but not impossible. I’ve ridden my bike through
downtown countless times now, but every time I do, it looks different.
At night the streets are still and blue; at sunset I’m in a concrete
fire. The buildings are characters with infinite detail to get lost in. So
that’s what I’m doing at the moment in Shrimpdog, pushing back
on familiarity and looking every time with naive eyes.
I invite y’all to do the same. Reset every day.
After speaking to Washington, Chris reports that SporTran has submitted Google Transit
data a few months ago and is waiting for it to be published. Once this happens, smartphone
and desktop users will be able to access bus routes and times simply by entering
a destination on Google Maps and selecting the “public transit” option. Once selected,
Google will provide directions to the nearest stop, which lines to board, when to transfer
and then provide walking or biking directions to your final destination from the closest
stop. Additionally, SportTran has revamped their mobile website and which now allows
you to track busses in real time and can alert you to the arrival of a bus using live tracking
devices installed on all city busses. A mobile app is also being developed and is near
completion, which will bring a more native experience with similar functionality.
Lyon also learned that a contractor has been selected to build the new transit facility,
which is due to open in 2016. During the construction phase, SportTran and partner
company NLCOG are fielding feedback from the community to help determine new bus
routes and stop locations.
According to Lyon, “General Manager Washington is a young, passionate, and tech savvy
individual. He is concerned about citizens needs, and wants to take Shreveport transit
into the 21st century.”
A Coalition of Coalitions:
Complete Streets is a system of fundamental policy updates. The idea is, designing
streets and sidewalks for all methods of transportation, be it cars, buses, bikes, pedestrians,
or wheelchairs. We are talking about a social justice issue. Every citizen has places
to go, and no matter the mode, they should all have the same access. This is currently not
the case in the automobile-centric society that we have created. Many organizations can
get behind this idea, even if it’s not an immediate realization. I was honored to be a part
of the early stages of the formation of a statewide organization that is going to fight for
policy changes at the state and federal level. We all have our battles to fight, and it means
a lot to have great teammates on your side.
There is an immediate need to unify our message. We are attempting to shift our cities,
states, and country into a completely different way of thinking. Our current highway and
street systems are designed for an “optimal” number of fatalities. Human error is inevitable,
and it is accepted that if cars, bikes, and pedestrians are to share the same street,
you simply have to deal with a certain number of deaths. This is unacceptable. There are
ways to create a safe and useable system for all types of transport. It’s been done, and
our country is way behind.
That said, I am stoked to be a part of the creation of an organization that is going to fight
for this cause, it’s going to be something that you’ll be able to plug into, share with your
audience, and spread the message to your city council, state representative, and so on.
Because I don’t want to leave Louisiana; it’s great, and I want to make it even better.
Bikes, Beer, Bald, Beard, Bikes, Beer, and
Oxford commas. Can be seen on a bicycle in
Highland, Shreveport. The most magical place
in the world. Bike Guy, Maker of Maps.
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FOR THE LOVE OF COMMUNITY: HOLIDAY
MARKET POP UP! AND THE AGORA BOREALIS
ANNOUNCE SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY EVENTS
Crissy Malone crissymalone@gmail.com
I had no idea how much money small businesses recirculate back into our
local economy! According to a recent article by the American Independent
Business Alliance, “Multiple studies show locally-owned independent restaurants
return twice as much per dollar of revenue to our local economy
than chain restaurants. And independent retailers return more than three
times as much money per dollar of sales than chain competitors.”
Saturday, Nov 29, is Small Business Saturday, and many local businesses
will be celebrating with special events, discounts, and giveaways. The
Holiday Market Pop UP! located in the Red River District will be celebrating
Small Business Saturday with 12 additional vendors, bounce houses,
food trucks, bands, and Spinner Entertainment will be on-site with jugglers,
stilt walkers, balloon artists, and more.
Katy Larsen, owner of the Agora Borealis, is planning a trunk show. “We
have 80 artists in the space, 40 of which will be participating in the event,
and 25 will be here Saturday and Sunday
with samples, freebies, and chances to
win one of several drawings,” said Larsen.
Carly Spring of The Sweetest Spring
Pop UP!/Photo by Matt Golden
Why is it important to support small local
businesses? “In addition to being an
economic engine, small businesses are
what give an area personality and color,”
said Downtown Development Authority
Executive Director Liz Swaine. “Big
boxes are everywhere and they’re all the
same, the buildings are the same, the
products are the same, the attitudes are
the same. It’s small, independent shops
like On Time Fashion and [the] Agora
Borealis that make an area really feel like
home.”
The Holiday Market Pop UP! is located
under the Texas Street Bridge between
Clyde Fant Parkway and Commerce
Street. It has been outfitted with holidaythemed
lanterns
and has the feel of
an old-fashioned
downtown square
within a more urban
setting. Patrons
can easily pass an
afternoon strolling
from business
Photo by Matt Golden
Owner of Baked, Christa Free (right) and daughter Layla
to business. I really
enjoyed the experience because I have children, and I loathe getting my
heavy stroller in and out of the car to go to different shops. The Pop UP!s
are an easy one-stop shop.
There are a handful of kid-friendly nibbles to choose from, including ice
cream from Fleur de Créme; mini brunch items like muffins from The
Sweetest Spring; and an array of fresh-baked pastries, as well as pizzas
with slice-by-slice separate designer toppings from Baked.
My family snacked on an appetizer-size cup of French toast sticks from
The Sweetest Spring and stocked up on cloth diapers from Hippie Baby.
Also, my daughter fell in love with the Frozen-themed appliques in the
Appli-K’s Pop UP!
“[On Small Business Saturday], I am going to be doing a raffle, the drawing
will be at the end of the day for a free holiday gift basket,” said Carly
Spring of The Sweetest Spring, which is also participating in the Holiday
Market Pop UP! She had this to say about her experience working in
the Red River District Pop Up, “It is definitely a learning experience that I
could not have gotten from anywhere else.”
Shelley and David Hoppaugh’s company, Global Images, is also participating
in the Pop UP! They specialize in LED pictures and agreed with
Spring’s sentiment about the Pop UP! being a learning experience.
“We have been very blessed to be in the Pop UP! downtown,” added
Shelley. The Hoppaughs credit the Pop UP! opportunities, as well as the
Louisiana Startup Prize as being instrumental in making a lot of new business
connections.
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TOUPS ON SOUPS: FAIRFIELD GROCERY’S CHICKEN AND RICE
Jonathan Toups toups.heliopolis@gmail.com
Days grow shorter. Leaves turn brown and fall. Halloween has passed,
and autumn is upon us. In Louisiana, the approach of fall can mean days
will be cold. It can mean days can be unseasonably warm. By nature, I’m
a warm, approaching hot person (which doesn’t necessarily jive with my
love of hot soup, but so it goes). The weekend preceding 17 November
was the coldest I can remember this early in the season. As sometimes
happens when the weather changes,
I also managed to come down with a
cold. Perfect time for some soup!
The crew and I headed out in search
of something hot to satiate my
sniffles. Located in Youree Drive’s
Shoppes at Bellemead, Fairfield
Grocery and Market Café is a friendly,
inviting lunch spot with daily soup
specials. I’d eaten at Fairfield more
than a handful of times before, but I
hadn’t tried their soups.
Options on the day we arrived was
their seafood gumbo, along with
their chicken and rice soup. Having
just written about a gumbo in the
previous “Toups on Soups” piece,
I opted for the chicken and rice.
Besides, it sounded like the perfect
comfort food to help soothe my cold.
My waiter, Trey Fayard, brought forth a
steaming bowl of goodness. By this point in my cold’s progression, I was
starting to regain use of my nose and was treated to the rich aromas of
chicken stock. I knew I’d be in for a treat.
Looking at my bowl, still in a cold-induced fog, I immediately made note
of the soup’s crab meat. Only thereafter did it occur to me I’d ordered
“chicken and rice soup” and that the ‘crab meat’ I was seeing was chicken
that had been slow cooked and shredded after boiling in the stock. Score
one for my Big Dumb Brain. It was time to grab my spoon and get to work.
I was quickly taken aback by the richness of the flavor, bordering on
creamy. The rice caught my attention. I enjoyed their use of short grain
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rice as it clumped together well in the soup, forming bites rather than
individual grains. I couldn’t pinpoint any particular notes of any of the
other ingredients; the phrasing “nothing stands out” crossed my mind, but
with the caveat that it was meant in the absolute best possible way. The
soup was just good. It was exactly what I needed in my stomach to fight
the cold — hot, delicious, and comforting.
About halfway through, deciding I’d
like to add a little spice, I asked Trey
for some hot sauce and received
a bottle of Tabasco. Adding a few
drops gave new life to an already
delicious soup. What was already
a hugely pleasing culinary outing
turned into something perfect. Once
stirred in, the Tabasco seemed
to awaken every bite — it was a
perfect complement, accenting the
other flavors.
Noting that there were coolers in
the back grocery section, I walked
back and browsed the selections
available, seeing numerous soups,
from Tuscan tortellini, savory pork
and cabbage, and many more,
all frozen and ready for at-home
consumption. I asked Trey his
favorites, being told, “I’ve been
here two years and I like them all,
but I really love the vegetable beef
tenderloin.” Trey took special care to mention the deliciousness of the
pieces of filet in that particular dish. At this point, my mind was made
up which soup I was taking home for the evening, only to discover there
was no vegetable beef tenderloin to be had. I glanced through the other
options and chose their hearty minestrone. A few hours later, from the
comfort of my home, I had more delicious Fairfield Grocery & Market Café
soup to complete my evening.
“The soup was just good. It was exactly what I needed in my stomach to fight the
cold — hot, delicious, and comforting,” writes Toups./Photo by Casey Habich
Be sure to watch Toups on Soups at Heliopolis.la!
A native of Thibodaux, LA, Jonathan Toups relocated
to Shreveport after retiring from his career
as a gold prospector. An enthusiast of dinosaurs
& ampersands, he can usually be found listening
to music in the company of his pet turtle, Filburt.

IT’S HARD OUT THERE
FOR A VEGAN
Mallori Brandon malloribrandon@gmail.com
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY CONTINUED
If you live in a southern state, every road is lined with cattle, hunting
is taught to youngster days out of the womb, and you grew up being
taught that beef jerky is more than a yummy gas station snack, but
a freaking way of life.
In a land where meat rules, it seems veganism would be an
impossible task for a human being to take on. I mean, what a
stressful way to live — always wondering if you were consuming
even a small particle of some innocent animal. And what about
clothing? How can a person be a die-hard Judas Priest fan without
a real leather jacket, torn off the back of some hellhound and woven
with the hair of Cerberus himself? Hair products? Body products?
What about the horsehair used for my fiddle? IF YOU’RE GONNA
PLAY IN TEXAS, YOU GOTTA HAVE A FIDDLE IN THE BAND! Who
in the world are these warriors taking on the war against animal byproducts?
How are they still in one piece? How have their heads
not exploded? Please send all the vegans my way and let us create
an army to take over the world because holy hell, these must be the
toughest human beings to have ever walked this earth.
And so my journey began.
Amanda Kemper Thomas-Rowland became a vegetarian in the
sixth grade. Amanda lived a meat-free life until 2011 when she
decided meat-free just wasn’t enough.
“Many vegetarians assume that if the animal doesn’t die, they
aren’t harmed,” she said. “This couldn’t be farther from the truth.
After burying myself in books and documentaries, I came to the
clear conclusion that if I could not merely survive, but dramatically
improve my health and well-being by transitioning to a vegan diet, it
was my moral imperative to do so,” adding, “Within weeks of going
vegan, I noticed a marked improvement in just about everything. I
have honestly never felt better - both spiritually and physically.”
It seems that all of those I interviewed — though sympathetic for
the animals who die on a daily basis to feed our greedy butts —
mainly chose to become vegan out of a need to become healthier.
Local musician K-Tea Callahan decided to become vegan in
2012 after her health began to take a downward spiral. Callahan
developed an autoimmune disorder that led to daily bouts with
physical pain and eventually turned into major depression.
“Basically, my body was beginning to destroy itself and I could feel
it,” Callahan said.
After doing some research Callahan came across the documentary
“Simply Raw.” Inspired, she went out and found herself a juicer, got
started making smoothies and raw food dishes at home, and the
girl has never looked back. “Can I get a kale yeah?” Why, yes, you
can!
Dr. Jack Ward of Pair O’Docs Bio-Rejuvenis is a local physician who
specializes in lifestyle medicine, including nutritional counseling.
Dr. Ward has been vegan since 2011 after a bout of food poisoning
caused by ham led him to do some research, which included the
documentaries “Food, Inc.” and “Forks Over Knives.”
“While I am against the unethical treatment of animals, my choice
to be vegan is from the health aspects,” Dr. Ward said. He added
that his best advice for someone who wishes to become vegan is
to eliminate one food at a time, suggesting dairy and beef as good
starters.
Dr. Ward also added, “The real challenge for an ethical vegan is that
most places cross-contaminate.”
Which leads this cat to her next area of curiosity: Where in this
wonderful city of ours is it safe to eat as a vegan? (Anyone else
imagining a tropical oasis with trees dripping fruit where our local
vegan warriors are gathered under the shade, riding elephants,
petting tigers, and feeding one another grapes? No? Just me?
Okay. Moving on.)
Thoma-Rowland stated that Indigo and Yeero Yeero are two of her
local favorites, though, “Truthfully, I cook way more than I eat out
because I can just make the vegan version of whatever I want as
opposed to ordering the spaghetti for the millionth time because
that’s the only thing I can eat there!”
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Shelley and David Hoppaugh of Global Images/Photo by Matt Golden
They are currently working toward opening a local manufacturing facility
and specifically are interested in creating Louisiana sports items. “It looks
like everything licensed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association
(NCAA),” said David, adding, “I am not saying everything, but it seems like
everything licensed by the NCAA is made in China. It would be nice if more
would be made here, locally.”
American Independent Business Alliance statistics point to the significant
impact small businesses support can have on the local economy: “On
average, 48 percent of each purchase at local independent businesses
was recirculated locally, compared to less than 14 percent of purchases
at chain stores.”
The organization also points out “buying remotely on the web creates almost
no local benefit - just a few minutes’ work for a delivery person.”
A Contributor to Forbes, Nicole Leinback-Reyhle recently added to this
discussion in her article, “Why Shopping Independent Stores this Holiday
Season Should Be On Your To-Do List.” In the article, she says, “Online
or at big box stores, remember that every time you spend even a dollar,
you are impacting your local economy, vitality, and overall livelihood. The
schools, public services, parks and recreation, and so much more, are all
impacted by local businesses as well, and again, impacted by your choice
to support your community at large… or not. So this holiday season – and
even beyond – consider where you want to spend your dollars and how it
will impact the big picture of your hometown.”
Shreveport-Bossier’s Small Business Saturday certainly has a lot to offer
residents; between the Red River District Pop UP! Small Business Saturday
line-up and the Agora Borealis’s Trunk Show with 40 artist participants,
there are plenty of choices and opportunities to scratch items off of
your holiday shopping lists while also supporting a great cause – supporting
our local community.
IN BETWEEN FRAMES
Compiled by Nodly
Humanity is a prism
through which the eternal light
scatters.
-Nodly
Education without values,
as useful as it is,
seems rather
to make a man a more clever devil.
-C.S. Lewis
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons, they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
-Max Ehrmann
The secret of genius
is to carry the spirit of the child into old age
which means never losing your enthusiasm.
-Aldous Huxley
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SUMMER BLACK, JAYSON SALTER
TURN SHREVEPORT INGREDIENTS
INTO ARTISANAL ICE CREAM @
FLEUR DE CRÉME
Robert E. Trudeau trudeau@earthlink.net
“We have a salted, sweet caramel flavor,” says Summer Black
of Fleur de Créme Gourmet Ice Creams, “that creates a sweet
and a savory sensation on the palate.” Not only does that add
to the sensuality of the treat, says Black, “it leaves a person
kind of desiring more because both sides of the palate are
being sensitized.”
Fleur de Créme is a brand new endeavor. Black traded a
satisfying 9 to 5 job for a more satisfying dream job; she and
her husband, Jayson Salter, are spending their days and
nights making artisanal ice cream.
Jayson Salter, Summer Black, FDC partners (as well
as husband and wife)/Photo by Robert E. Trudeau
Already, Fleur de Créme
is available at Maxwell’s
Market, Vitamins Plus inside
Drug Emporium, and the
Marriott Hotel Pantry at the
Louisiana Boardwalk. Until
December 20, there is a
Fleur de Créme store under
the bridge in the Red River
District. It is open 10 a.m.
to 6 p.m., serving single
scoops for $3 and doubles
for $5.
Katy Larsen, originally
from McKinney, Texas,
says, “Fleur de Créme is
phenomenal. It even beats
my home state favorite,
Blue Bell. Two things:
they use ingredients you
cannot get anywhere else;
and because they are
passionate about what they
are making, it is apparent in
the taste and texture.”
Summer Black serves Madeline Kawanaka and children Poppy and Nanette/Photo by Robert E. Trudeau
“Everything we use is sourced from right here,” says Black.
“So whenever you taste our ice cream, you are tasting
Shreveport.” To be specific, “all the milks and creams come
from Flowing Hills Creamery, a family-owned creamery in
Belmont, Louisiana, near Natchitoches. All the produce comes
from vendors at the Shreveport Farmers’ Market. We support
small business only.”
Black, who can spiel while scooping, adds, “We make it with
80 percent whipping cream and 20 percent whole milk. We
haven’t been reduced to the corporate level where we are
trying to save a buck as we make our product. I’ve had fun
exploring what makes it the best it can be.”
Madeline Kawanaka and daughters Poppy and Nanette
have become fans of Fleur de Créme. “Their pistachio
honey [Hummer & Sons Honey] is phenomenal. It’s not too
sweet. It has a subtle pistachio sweetness and saltiness.”
Partly, Kawanaka enjoys the fact that, “[Black and Salter] are
somewhat forward thinking in terms of food, and they’re also
forward thinking in regard to flavor.”
Continues Black, “I can have fun making ice cream, but it is
truly a science, and an art.”
Robert E. Trudeau has a city blog called
Shreveport.blogspot.com, is a multi-media
artist and teaches at Caddo Magnet High
School.
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GIRLS WITH GLASSES:
THANKSGIVING ADVICE FOR ALL
Jessica Coburn & Candace D. Gahan
It’s Thanksgiving, you guys! The halls have been decked,
spare room pillows have been fluffed, the turkey is in the
oven, and the table is set. That feast you so cleverly prepared
is missing only one thing: booze. But it’s Thanksgiving, so
you gotta class that s#*! up. My recommendation is a bottle/
case of inexpensive Burgundy or Cotes du Rhone. First off,
I say inexpensive, because although we love our families,
not everyone will appreciate the fine nuances of the Vosne-
Romanée you’ve been saving. Secondly, I am pretty much
saying any French wine, because the flavors are more subtle
than other wines from most regions, making them generally
better food pairing wines. Remember, you want your wine to
accentuate the experience, not steal your turkey’s thunder.
What are you drinking for Thanksgiving? Show us on
Instagram with #girlswithglasses! -Candace
You may find yourself this holiday season in situations where
you’re traveling with a new boyfriend or girlfriend to visit their
family for the first time. It’s customary in these situations to
bring a bottle of wine for the host since they spent all day
slaving over an oven/fryer/grill/microwave. And if you pick
the right wine, you’ll be sure to impress your beau’s family
with your excellent taste in the finer things. Thanksgiving and
holiday foods in general pair well with at least three different
types of wine if not a multitude more: 1. Côtes du Rhône
Red Blends (just ask for Syrah or Grenache when visiting
a wine shop) 2. Italian Whites (ask for anything other than
Pinot Grigio) 3. Rosé! One Rosé that I tried recently had
the perfect amount of acidity and bright red fruit flavors.
Secco Italian Bubbles Rosé is made by one of my favorite
Washington winemakers Charles Smith. The flavors in this
wine pair perfectly with turkey and cranberries. Plus, the
bubbles add just the right amount of celebration that every
holiday deserves. After everyone has finished raving about
your obvious charisma, don’t forget to relax and reflect on
all the great wine out there in the world that we have to be
thankful for. -Jessica
Candace (left) is a wine geek at
Wine Country Bistro & Bottle Shop in
Shreveport, where she peddles fine
wine and artisan cheese. Her favorite
local spots are Rhino Coffee, Great Raft
Brewery, and Day Old Blues Records.
Email her your wine questions at
candacedgahan1@aol.com.
Jessica is a native Texan who is
passionate about wine and cheese. You
can fi nd her slinging these delicacies at Wine Country Bistro & Bottle
Shop daily or riding her bike around town. Email her your wine/libations
questions at jessica@winecountrynet.com.
VEGAN CONTINUED
Other favorites from those interviewed included: Danh’s Garden,
Jason’s Deli, Don Juan’s, El Jimador, Blue Southern Comfort Foods,
Boneheads, Healthy Chef Meals, and, of course, Sunshine Health
Foods. Everyone agreed that pretty much any restaurant can be
vegan-friendly, but it requires lots of questions and lots of patience
with the staff (and lots of hope that they return this patience!).
“The only negative experience I have had locally is the lack of
knowledge on what veganism is,” said Callahan. “Being vegan
means NO animal products. Animal products are found in bread,
white sugar, gelatin, and more. Most people do not understand that
vegan means no honey. So the worst thing that happens is that
your server is uninformed and tells you something is vegan and it
is not. Therefore, eating out as a vegan, you must be prepared to
question everything.”
Emily Mills, owner of local raw vegan business Sacred Strawberry,
added, “Because there aren’t any dedicated vegan or vegetarian
eateries in town, you still have to feel like a pain in the butt asking
questions, you are still subject to whether or not your server knows
or can be bothered to ask the chef about ingredients, and you still
have to leave a little bit up to faith every time you eat out as a vegan
in such circumstances.”
Mills hopes to help curb this through her local business which
originally specialized in kale chips, raw chocolates, and superfood
truffle sales at the Farmers’ Market, local festivals, and with a raw
THE BARSTOOL BARD:
A CONVERSATION WITH MYSELF
Eric Gardner bigbassgardner@gmail.com
I’m not mad at you,
I’m mad at me.
For letting my guard down,
For letting you in,
For giving you
The benefit of the doubt,
For thinking this time was different,
Thinking you had changed,
For believing hope
Would effect change,
For pretending to forget,
For forgiving no matter the cost,
For thinking I would be worse
For not believing in you.
No, fuck it,
I’m mad at you.
Born and raised in Shreveport, Eric Gardner spends
his time training Highland cats to fetch tall boys and
walking backwards in an attempt to grow younger.
vegan lunch pop-up — but has since switched gears in hopes to
further educate our locals. Sacred Strawberry hopes to show people
how to incorporate more raw vegan food into their lives through
educational workshops, wild edible plant walks, and making their
goodies available through custom orders.
Veganism is alive and well here and seems to have some amazing
people leading us toward healthier living. The knowledge and
dedication it takes to live this type of lifestyle is awe-striking. These
guys are anything but the feline-related derogatory comment that
tends to be flung about when discussing those who opt out of
consuming the flesh of another living creature. In fact, I’m pretty
sure most of them are going to out-live a majority of us flesh-eaters
by at least twenty years. And I know for darn sure they could kick
some butt without hardly losing their breaths.
And basically, what I’m saying is — I support the local vegan army.
And you should, too.
Mallori Brandon is a mother of three, a feminist
bitch, and has been active in the local thrash and
metal scene for over twelve years.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ADOPT YOUR SOULMATE
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2014
NOVEMBER ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
FRIDAY | 28
Black Friday Record Store Day
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Day Old Blues, Shreveport
Madeline & Shay with Michael Brown
7 p.m. | Strange Brew, Shreveport
Inaugural Shreveport Cranksgiving
SBC Bike Social & Great Raft Brewing
3 – 10:30 p.m. | Meet @ Columbia Park, 3 p.m.
Shayliff (Acoustic Trio)
9:30 p.m. | 1910 Martini & Hookah Lounge, Shreveport
SATURDAY & SUNDAY | 29 & 30
Downtown Shreveport Small Business Saturday
9 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Downtown Shreveport
the Agora Trunk Show
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | the Agora Borealis, Shreveport
DECEMBER -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MONDAY | 1
2014 Annual Bossier Parish Student Art Show
“The World Around Me” | Bossier Arts Council
TUESDAY – SATURDAY | 3 – 6
The Crucible | Shreveport Little Theatre
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WEDNESDAY | 3
1 Million Cups | Works in Progress
9 a.m. | Cohab, Downtown Shreveport
THURSDAY | 4
Remington Suite Hotel Bar Grand Opening
4 – 7 p.m. | Hotel Lobby, Downtown
Shreveport
SATURDAY | 6
Shreveport Mayoral Election Runoff | VOTE
SATURDAY | 13
XMAS AT DA SHOP
7 p.m. | The Shop, 2002 Southern Ave.,
Shreveport
SATURDAY | 20
Olive Street Thrift & Vintage’s 1st Birthday
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 444 Olive Street, Shreveport
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Looking for something FUN to do?
A Christmas Story
The Musical
Nov. 26-30 • Emmett Hook Center, Shreveport
Based on the 1983 holiday movie, it follows
Ralphie Parker, a daydreamer from Indiana who
spends his days counting down to the most exciting
day in any kid’s life: Christmas. All he wants is a
Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model
Air Rifle, but as his parents and teachers warn
him, “You’ll shoot your eye out!” 550 Common St,
Shreveport, La. www.stagecenterla.com
Christmas In Roseland
Nov. 28-Dec. 23 • Shreveport
Experience a winter wonderland with twinkling
lights displayed throughout the 26-acre rose park.
Enjoy the eight-foot Christmas tree and life-sized
Christmas cards. Kids can take photos with Santa
Claus, enjoy a magical train ride and experience
a “snow blizzard.” Open Fridays, Saturdays and
Sundays from Nov. 28 - Dec. 21 and encore nights
Dec. 22-23. www.christmasinroseland.org
Movie in the Park at
Provenance: Home Alone
Nov. 28 • Windrush Park, Shreveport
Join us for a Movie in Windrush Park during
Thanksgiving weekend! Bring your blankets,
chairs, friends, and family - this event is free
and open to the public. All are welcome. Movie
will begin at dusk around 7:00 p.m. Call
(318) 683-0399 for more information. Windrush
Park at Provenance,1968 Bridgewater Avenue,
Shreveport, La. www.yourprovenance.com
Casting Crowns
Nov. 29 • CenturyLink Center, Bossier City
Casting Crowns, recent winners of the K-LOVE fan
awards Artist of the Year, will be at CenturyLink
Center. One of contemporary Christian music’s
top bands, Casting Crowns is known for songs like
“Who Am I,” “Praise You In This Storm,” “Voice
of Truth,” and “All You’ve Ever Wanted” off of
their newly released album THRIVE. Tickets are
$25 - $28. www.centurylinkcenter.com
Candlelight Christmas
Home Tours
Christmas on Caddo
Fireworks Festival
KCS Holiday Express
Dec. 4-5 & 11-12 • Shreveport
Dec. 6 • Earl G Williamson Park, Oil City Dec. 6 • KCS Yard, Gate 5, Shreveport Dec. 6 • Strand Theatre, Shreveport
Tour two magnificent historic homes in Shreveport, Celebrating our 20th year of holiday festivities. A festively-decorated, six-car train that brings This powerful story of redemption has enchanted
elaborately decorated for the holidays. Group transportation
3:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Earl G. Williamson Park Santa Claus and his elves to communities audiences the world over with its simple message
is provided for this delightful tour with the in Oil City. Known as the only holiday fireworks throughout the U.S. at scheduled stops, will visit of selfless giving. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most
homeowners narrating the tours and providing light show in northwest Louisiana, Christmas on Caddo Shreveport on December 6. The train will pull unrepentant fellow, is made to see the light as
refreshments. Tour begins at Market and Travis is a free event complete with entertainment, into the Kansas City Southern Railway company’s he survives revelations by the ghosts of his own
Streets downtown. The bus departs at 6 pm and concessions, Santa Claus, family fun and more. Shreveport yard, gate 5, 4500 North Lakeshore Christmases: Past, Present, and Future. Veteran
returns at 8:30 pm. Purchase tickets in advance at This year promises to be bigger and better than Drive, at 4 p.m. and departs around 7:30 p.m. Broadway actors, lush costumes, stunning sets,
www.eventbrite.com
ever. www.christmasoncaddofireworks.com
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Free to the public. www.kcsouthern.com music and dance. www.thestrandtheatre.com
Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau, 629 Spring St., Shreveport, LA, 800-551-8682
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Charles Dickens'
A Christmas Carol